Within the Mexican Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari confirmed the progress seen in latest races and because the summer time break, the SF-24 has nearly at all times been in competition for victory. The outcomes are the results of improvement work but additionally a progress within the execution of the weekend by the staff, in addition to the contribution of the 2 drivers. Following the Mexican Grand Prix, Frederic Vasseur analyzed the ‘steps’ which have led the Maranello staff to be aggressive at excessive ranges once more, placing them again within the combat for the Constructors’ Championship.
Vasseur: “Pissed off in Singapore; Austin and Mexico had been two well-executed weekends. Ferrari reacted properly after Barcelona.”
Wanting again on the season, the SF-24 had already proven promising responses, particularly in races, suggesting it might combat for the Constructors’ Championship. Nevertheless, the event program didn’t yield the anticipated outcomes: in Imola, there was a primary step ahead, however with the updates in Barcelona, Vasseur’s staff fell into the ‘bouncing’ entice and, by growing downforce, misplaced stability and stability, ending up worsening its efficiency. “We struggled to just accept actuality after Barcelona, however we needed to take a step again and lose one thing within the weekends in Spain, England… nevertheless it was the appropriate selection. From Hungary to Spa, we grew to become extra aggressive,” Fred Vasseur analyzed.
The Ferrari Staff Principal didn’t disguise that there have been some doubts inside the staff concerning the true competitiveness of the SF-24 and the way a lot of it was associated to the kind of circuits confronted or an actual step ahead made by the automotive. “Our final essential replace was in Monza, a circuit with tight corners and lengthy straights. Then got here the road circuits of Baku and Singapore. We had been ready for Austin for conclusions, and it’s evident that since Monza we’re in a greater scenario than earlier than,” Frederic Vasseur confirmed, inspired by his staff’s progress, licensed by outcomes from demanding tracks like Austin and Mexico. There are additionally motivations behind this enchancment and Ferrari’s improvement plan. “Typically you want just a few weekends to search out the appropriate setup with the updates, and that’s maybe what occurred to us. We’re in a good battle, and a tenth or two could make the distinction.” – the French supervisor identified.
Nevertheless, it’s not solely pure efficiency that influences the ultimate outcome, but additionally what is known as ‘weekend execution,’ one thing Fred Vasseur has at all times targeted on. “In Singapore, I used to be pissed off as a result of I felt we might do higher. Now, nevertheless, we’ve had two nice weekends. Through the season, we’ve additionally had instances after we didn’t exploit our full potential. Having a greater automotive helps; every little thing is less complicated. Now now we have every little thing beneath management: begins, technique, pit stops.” This shall be Ferrari’s essential objective till the tip of the season, even at occasions the place the SF-24 may not present profitable tempo.
“Qatar, it’s true, shouldn’t be our greatest circuit on paper, however let’s not draw hasty conclusions. We should do every little thing we are able to to maximise the outcome primarily based on our potential.” As for the staff’s strategy, the Frenchman maintains his stance, preferring to proceed considering ‘race by race,’ not dwelling an excessive amount of on the championship: “To this point, it’s yielding outcomes.” – the Ferrari staff boss concluded.
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